Astrology is the oldest of the occult sciences, and it has had an unshakeable hold on the human mind for centuries. Universities, such as Oxford and the Sorbonne, offer courses on it. In THE FATED SKY Benson Bobrick gives us a fascinating history of the discipline that Ralph Waldo Emerson called 'astronomy brought down to earth and applied to the...

From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries made by some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of the stars. Written in an accessible and entertaining style, The Story of Astronomy...

Discover more about planets, stars, comets, black holes, galaxies and astronauts. And look to the future to see possible designs for interstellar spaceships and find out how humans may establish colonies in space. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text,...